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Soyuz

A Universal Spacecraft

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  • © 2003

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Authors:
  1. Rex Hall

    1. London, United Kingdom

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  2. David Shayler
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  • First english language book to review the development and operations of the Soyuz family of spacecraft
  • Takes the reader on a simulated, 'typical' flight aboard a Soyuz spacecraft from lift-off to orbit and from orbit to final landing
  • Describes all the applications and design upgrades of this versatile spacecraft, including the lesser-known military and unmanned variants
  • Reviews in detail the uses of the Soyuz spacecraft in ferrying crews to and from Salyut and Mir space stations and as an unmanned freight for regular re-supply of these stations

Part of the book series: Springer Praxis Books (PRAXIS)

Part of the book sub series: Space Exploration (SPACEE)

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Keywords

  • Soviet Moon Programme and Space Technology
  • Universal spacecraft

About this book

In Soyuz: A Universal Spacecraft, authors Rex Hall and Dave Shayler review the development and operations of the Soyuz family of spacecraft. This includes the lesser-known military and unmanned versions of this reliable spacecraft. While most works on Soviet/Russian space operations focus on space station activities, the story of the Soyuz spacecraft has been largely neglected. An integral element of Salyut and Mir space station operations, the small ferry has been the mainstay of cosmonaut transportation since 1967. In addition, since 1978 the unmanned freighter version called Progress has provided a means in which to regularly re-supply a space station and so prolong its orbital lifetime. Using authentic Soviet and Russian sources this book is the first known work in the west dedicated to revealing the full story of the Soyuz series, including a complete listing of vehicle production numbers.

Reviews

Praise for R.D. Hall's Soyuz: a Universal Spacecraft

The Aerospace Professional

"Reading this extremely well researched book will show how this admirable concept, once very much on course to reach the moon earlier than the USA, became a victim of it's own diversity. The authors lead us through this tangled web of Russian design and decision process, which does evoke some sympathy for the frustrated engineers concerned and for a facet of the Russian programme, which could have promise so much. This is a superb acquisition for any library or student of the field."

Authors and Affiliations

  • London, United Kingdom

    Rex Hall

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Soyuz

  • Book Subtitle: A Universal Spacecraft

  • Authors: Rex Hall, David Shayler

  • Series Title: Springer Praxis Books

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2003

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-85233-657-8Published: 07 May 2003

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXXVI, 460

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